62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 743 Google reviews, the most in Milledgeville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Plumbers in Milledgeville, GA (2026)
11 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Milledgeville: Keith McDonald Plumbing Sewer & Septic, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 743 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ricks Plumbing Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: Chris Dawson Plumbing LLC, 179 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 11 ranked after Keith McDonald Plumbing Sewer & Septic; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Milledgeville plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Milledgeville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keith McDonald Plumbing Sewer & Septic | 62 | 4.8★ (743) | Milledgeville | — | Overall |
| 2 | LL Grimes Plumbing | 61 | 4.5★ (141) | Milledgeville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Ricks Plumbing Services LLC | 61 | 4.3★ (47) | Milledgeville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Seay Plumbing & Drain Service | 57 | 4.9★ (57) | Athens, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Chris Dawson Plumbing LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (179) | Athens, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Watson Plumbing & Associates LLC | 51 | 4.1★ (72) | Macon, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | A-1 Sanitation- Septic Tank and Plumbing Services | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | Macon, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Athens Professional Septic & Drain | 47 | 5.0★ (8) | Athens, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Davis and Tice Plumbing Company | 46 | 4.7★ (18) | Macon, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Doraine Stanley Maintenance & More | 44 | 5.0★ (11) | Macon, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
The 11 best plumbers in Milledgeville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Milledgeville
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milledgeville
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Macon, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 15 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon, 25 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pressure washing service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 19 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Milledgeville
2 more plumbers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AQUA GODS WATERPROOFING | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Brooks & Young Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Milledgeville |
How much do plumbers cost in Milledgeville?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Milledgeville. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $882 | $1,348 | $1,826 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
How to check a plumber's license in Georgia
In Georgia, Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Master and journeyman plumber licenses (Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers).
- Search the business name or license number on the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
How we ranked Milledgeville plumbers
We scored 11 Milledgeville plumbers on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Milledgeville data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Plumbers in Milledgeville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Milledgeville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Milledgeville, GA is Keith McDonald Plumbing Sewer & Septic with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 743 Google reviews. LL Grimes Plumbing (#2) and Ricks Plumbing Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 11 plumbers on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Milledgeville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 plumbers serving Milledgeville, GA. 3 of them are based in Milledgeville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 2 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which plumbers in Milledgeville are open 24/7?
4 ranked plumbers in Milledgeville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ricks Plumbing Services LLC (#3), Seay Plumbing & Drain Service (#4) and Chris Dawson Plumbing LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Milledgeville work on weekends?
6 of 11 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LL Grimes Plumbing (#2), Ricks Plumbing Services LLC (#3) and Seay Plumbing & Drain Service (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Georgia?
In Georgia, Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Master and journeyman plumber licenses (Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers). Search the business or license number at https://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Milledgeville?
Water heater replacement typically costs $882 to $1,826, with $1,348 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Milledgeville. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Milledgeville plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated plumbers in Milledgeville is 4.9★, with a median of 47 reviews. Keith McDonald Plumbing Sewer & Septic has the most, 743 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank plumbers?
Each plumber gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Milledgeville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 plumbers serving Milledgeville.
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